Sue Cubic wrote:
I've not travelled much out of my area since my husband died, but I'm
thinking I might like a GPS. Please tell me that I can get one that
talks?
You'd be surprised what you can stick on your dashboard.
Sue
As far as I know, nearly all GPS systems talk. I prefer to follow the
spoken directions, and need to look at the map only occasionally.
However, what the GPS systems say depends on the price of the system.
Usually those priced less than about $150 -- $175 are not verbose. They
will say such things as "Turn right here" or "Take next exit."
GPS systems in the $150 and above will be more verbose. They will say
"In 0.6 miles, turn right onto Windom Avenue," followed by "In 0.2
miles, turn right onto Windom Avenue," followed by "Turn right onto
Windom Avenue now."
Most of the above have menus that you can select to find (and go to)
such things as gas stations in the area, lodging, restaurants, airports,
libraries, recreational attractions, hospitals, municipal buildings,
etc. In fact, I found some good restaurants near my home just by
looking at my GPS, which separates lists of restaurants by the kind of
food that they serve (i.e., American, French, seafood, Chinese, fast
food, and many other categories).
GPS systems over about $250 have additional features such as interactive
traffic monitors that can warn you of traffic jams & take detours to
avoid same, Bluetooth availability for listening to music, and other things.
If you are looking to purchase a GPS system, my advice is to check
Consumers Reports before buying. You can find a good model on a web
store at a good price. Generally, the Garmin and the Tom Tom brands
fare well in CU Reports but check them all out.
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